Long Time, No Blog...(For good reason!)

Well, transitioning to a 5th grade classroom has been very difficult for me!  One would think that following students to the next grade level would be relatively easy.  NOPE!  I has been very difficult.  We are also implementing the Common Core standards and a new reading program (Daily 5/CAFE).  It's like I am barely keeping my head above water.  Does anyone else ever feel like that?  I would love to start blogging more, but I feel like I am always trying to play catch-up.  Any advice on how to cope?